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I want to thank each of our campus presidents for their thoughtful advocacy on behalf of their respective institutions, and for their willingness to make helpful compromises. I also want to thank Senator David Givens, Representative James Tipton, and State Budget Director John Hicks for their insightful comments, patience, and support during this first review of Kentucky's comprehensive funding models.

I believe the proposed changes will allow our postsecondary institutions to continue making progress toward the state's college attainment goals, while providing additional stability in the midst of this challenging time for higher education. Thank you,

Aaron Thompson President, Council on Postsecondary Education

President, Council on Postsecondary Education

C: University Presidents KCTCS President Senator David Givens, PEWG member Representative James Tipton, PEWG member State Budget Director John Hicks, PEWG member Senator Christian McDaniel, Chair, Senate Appropriations and Revenue Committee Representative Steven Rudy, Chair, House Appropriations and Revenue Committee Ben Brandstetter, CPE Chair Carla Wright, OSBD staff Jay Hartz, LRC Director